Liam's POV (continued)
As the girl and her crew strutted away, I couldn't shake the feeling that trouble was brewing. I hurried to my first period, my mind racing with thoughts of Zayla. I hoped she was okay and vowed to track her down after class.
An hour crawled by, and when the bell finally rang, I dashed out of class, determined to find her. But Zayla was nowhere in sight. Where could she be? I headed to the office, my heart pounding, only to find Mrs. Parker clueless about her whereabouts. Frustrated, I put a pin in it for now and hoped lunch would bring better luck.
Two hours later, I surged into the cafeteria, scanning the bustling room to glimpse her. My stomach churned with disappointment as I sat down to eat, feeling like I was missing something important. As I was about to bi
